Fiscal Year 2026 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Program
Can you apply?
This grant funds transitional housing and support services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants include states, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and organizations with documented experience working on these issues. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide safe housing and services. The grant supports both facility costs and wrap-around support services for homeless victims or those needing housing assistance.
Cost-sharing is not required. Projects must serve victims fleeing VAWA crimes and support their transition to permanent housing.
This grant funds transitional housing and support services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants include states, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and organizations with documented experience working on these issues. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide safe housing and services. The grant supports both facility costs and wrap-around support services for homeless victims or those needing housing assistance.
Cost-sharing is not required. Projects must serve victims fleeing VAWA crimes and support their transition to permanent housing.
Program description
The Transitional Housing program funds transitional housing and support services for victims who are homeless or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance because of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (VAWA crimes). Eligible applicants are Tribal, state, and local governments and organizations with a documented history of effective work concerning VAWA crimes.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Nonprofits
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
Details
This grant funds transitional housing and support services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Eligible applicants include states, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and organizations with documented experience working on these issues. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide safe housing and services. The grant supports both facility costs and wrap-around support services for homeless victims or those needing housing assistance.
Cost-sharing is not required. Projects must serve victims fleeing VAWA crimes and support their transition to permanent housing.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement
- Program narrative describing housing model and services
- Organizational budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of documented history of effective work on VAWA crimes
- Job descriptions for key positions
- Letters of support from community partners
- Organizational capacity documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Office on Violence Against Women
- 📧 OVW.TransitionalHousing@usdoj.gov
- 📞 0000000000
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.736 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.736). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $35,645,932 | |
| 2023 | $43,104,359 | |
| 2024 est. | $41,641,633 | |
| 2025 est. | $41,641,633 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
States, units of local government, Indian Tribes, and nonprofit organizations with documented experience on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking issues. You must demonstrate previous effective work in these areas.
What does the grant fund?
Transitional housing facilities and supportive services for victims. This includes housing costs, case management, counseling, job training, childcare, and other services to help victims transition to permanent housing.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $380,000 to $600,000. Total program funding is $48.5 million for this fiscal year.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, this grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from your organization.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 14, 2026. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on that date.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document your organization's track record on VAWA crimes. Describe past work, partnerships, and measurable outcomes serving survivors.
- Include a detailed budget that justifies facility costs and staffing. Show how funds directly serve transitional housing and support services.
- Describe your housing model clearly. Explain occupancy standards, length of stay, and how survivors transition to permanent housing.
- Address safety and confidentiality. Explain how you protect victim privacy and maintain secure facilities for at-risk populations.
- Partner with local domestic violence coalitions, law enforcement, courts, and housing providers. Strong collaborations strengthen competitiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations lack documented experience serving VAWA crime victims or cannot show past program results. Vague housing models and unclear support service descriptions weaken applications significantly. Budgets that don't justify costs or misalign with program goals are frequently rejected.
Similar grants
- CLOSING SOON California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Supplemental Request for Applications (RFA) Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 — Department of Industrial Relations (California)
- OPEN Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing — Department of Housing and Urban Development
- OPEN Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit — Geological Survey
- OPEN Advancing Global Health — Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy
- OPEN American Studies Tour for Canadian Students — U.S. Mission to Canada